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Officers

President

Denise Overfield

University of West Georgia, Foreign Languages & Literatures
Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118
Phone: (678) 839-5966 * Fax: (678) 839-5276

President-Elect

Rhonda Wells
DeKalb County School System
Instruction, Bldg. B, 3770 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur, GA 30032
Phone: 678-676-0227

Vice President for Advocacy

Amye Sukapdjo
Independent Consultant
Gainesville, GA

Vice President for Language Contests

Jamie Patterson
World Language Program Specialist, Fulton County Schools
Fulton County Schools Administrative Center
786 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta GA 30315

Immediate Past President

Joe Frank Uriz
Parsons Elementary School

(Corresponding )Secretary

Pat McCoy
Wesleyan School
5405 Spalding Drive, Norcross, GA 30092

Treasurer / Administrator

Mary Ellen Foye
P.O. Box 734, Griffin, GA 30224
Phone: (c) (770) 468-3396

Members-at-Large

FLES (ESFL)

Djaouida Bensaadoun
Amana Academy, Fulton County Charter School

Middle School

Tavane Moore
Renaissance MS, Fulton County

High School

Tammy Garces
Heard County High School

Post Secondary

Horst Kurz
Georgia Southern University, Foreign Languages

Directors

Editor(s) The Flag Journal

Archivist

Jane Hursey

Retired :-)

Public relations

Joy Lynn Tynes
Cobb Central Office
3295 South Atlanta Road, Smyrna, GA 30080

Conference

Brandi Meeks
Starr's Mill High School
193 Panther Path, Fayetteville, GA 30215
Phone: (770) 486-2710 * Fax: (770) 486-2716

Affiliate Liaison

Greg Barfield, Ed.D.

Electronic Media

Stephane Allagnon
Woodward Academy

GA DOE Representative (Non voting)

Greg Barfield

Foreign Language Association

Georgia

Check our Conference Page for more information!!!!

The World Language profession in the State of Georgia is fortunate to have many dedicated individuals working to support and improve World Language instruction. To recognize outstanding contributions to the profession, FLAG offers awards in the areas of teaching, supervision, and support for World Languages in our state. Below are links to pertinent information - be sure to review all pages!

For Awards-related questions, please contact the Awards Coordinator: Email

Leadership and Support Awards Criteria

Teaching Awards Criteria

The following are the regular awards. Linked titles take you to a list of the criteria and requirements. All nominees, except in the case of Administrative support, are required to be current members of FLAG.

Teaching Awards

Teacher of the Year Award
Recognizes teachers who effectively strive to use various strategies, techniques, and materials to enhance the students' interest in, acquisition of, and proficiency in a second language. Two divisions will be recognized: P-12 and Post-Secondary.
Teacher of Promise Award
Recognizes teachers in their first, second, or third year of teaching who show the promise to be an outstanding teacher and leader in World Language education. Two divisions will be recognized: P-12 and Post-Secondary.

Leadership & Support Awards

Flag Innovative Programs Award

Recognize foreign language programs, departments and student groups that develop innovative programs or activities that promote language learning and engagement.

Administrative Support of World Languages
Recognizes a Georgia Dean, Superintendent, Principal, or other administrator who has evidenced strong and overt support for World languages.
Fostering Partnerships With World Languages
Recognizes teachers who have sought to involve the broader community in World Language activities, which may occur on or away from campus.
Leadership Award
Recognizes those who have taken an active role in promoting foreign language education through professional and/or academic endeavors. Two divisions will be recognized: P-12 and Post-Secondary.
On occasion and at the discretion of its board, FLAG may present additional ad hoc and/or one-time awards as warranted (e.g. for noteworthy, special accomplishments etc.).

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History of Award Recipients

Awards Guideline and Procedures